The first time the famous melody of the 'Passion Chorale' is heard (known from O Haupt voll Blut), but here still hopeful and fresh in E major.
To the Mount of Olives
Erkenne mich, mein Hüter
Chorale
•Congregation
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No. 16part_19
Recognize me, my keeper,
my shepherd, accept me.
From thee, source of all goodness,
have I received much good;
Thy mouth hath refreshed me
with milk and sweet sustenance,
thy Spirit hath endowed me
with many a heavenly joy.
German
English
Erkenne mich, mein Hüter,
Mein Hirte, nimm mich an.
Von dir, Quell aller Güter,
Ist mir viel Gut's getan;
Dein Mund hat mich gelabet
Mit Milch und süßer Kost,
Dein Geist hat mich begabet
Mit mancher Himmelslust.
Recognize me, my keeper,
my shepherd, accept me.
From thee, source of all goodness,
have I received much good;
Thy mouth hath refreshed me
with milk and sweet sustenance,
thy Spirit hath endowed me
with many a heavenly joy.
Modern adaptation
Recognize me, my protector and shepherd, and accept me. From you, source of all good, I have received much; your mouth has refreshed me with sweet sustenance, your Spirit has blessed me with heavenly joy.